Jehle

What Jehle does

Jehle AG is a Swiss third-generation family-owned precision manufacturing company headquartered in Etzgen, Canton Aargau, founded in 1947 by Josef Jehle and currently led by third-generation owners Michael and Raphael Jehle (in management since 2012) alongside Managing Director Robert Reimann. The company operates five production facilities (Werk 1-5) with a workforce of approximately 170-200 employees, generating revenue through custom contract manufacturing services rather than standardized products.

The company's core platform integrates in-house tool and mould making with stamping and forming technology (50+ presses up to 630 tons, up to 50 million parts/year from coil), technical injection moulding (machines from 250-2000 kN, multi-cavity tools up to 128 cavities), two-component and hybrid metal-plastic technology, MIG/MAG/TIG/laser/resistance/stud welding, surface treatment, and fully automated, semi-automated, and manual assembly supported by Zeiss and Werth metrology (accuracy up to ±1.6 µm). End markets are diversified across automotive, mechanical engineering, electrical appliances, electronics, health and medical technology, power, construction, and additional industries (furniture, aviation, rail), with named customers including Bosch, Ford, Porsche, and Schindler.

Jehle earns revenue primarily through quote-based, project-specific B2B contracts for custom metal and plastic components and assemblies, sold under multi-year supply arrangements through direct enterprise sales (led by Head of Sales Martin Hummel) with an authorized German distribution agent (Panzer GmbH). The Group includes wholly-owned subsidiaries Techron AG (automotive, since 2007) and Springfix AG (throttle valve manufacturing, since May 2025). Certifications held include ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 3834-2.

Name

Jehle

Legal name

JEHLE AG

Website

https://jehleag.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jehle AG is a Swiss third-generation family-owned precision manufacturer (est. 1947, ~170-200 employees, five plants) producing custom stamped, formed, deep-drawn, injection-moulded, welded, and assembled metal and plastic components for automotive, industrial, medical, and electronics OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Etzgen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Component Manufacturing: B2B manufacturing services producing customized metal and plastic components for customers across multiple industries. Revenue is generated through manufacturing services including stamping, forming, injection moulding, welding, and assembly. Services are quote-based, project-specific, with pricing typically determined by complexity, volumes, and materials.
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: Contract and temporary work services including toolmaking, mould making, powder coating, and double-sided surface grinding. Offered as fee-for-service with pricing based on complexity and processing requirements.
3. Tooling Development: Design and manufacture of customer-specific tools (stamping tools, forming tools, injection moulds) as part of the complete solution offering. Tool development often accompanies component manufacturing contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jehle AG is a Swiss contract manufacturer providing customized metal and plastic components through an integrated in-house platform spanning engineering, toolmaking, mould making, stamping and forming, injection moulding (including 2K and hybrid technology), welding and joining, surface treatment, mechanical processing, and assembly. The company delivers ready-to-install components and assemblies for industries such as automotive, electronics, electrical appliances, medical technology, mechanical engineering, power, and construction, with single-contact project execution and lot sizes up to 50 million parts per year.

Product overview

Jehle AG operates as a technology partner for customized metal and plastic components, offering an integrated manufacturing platform spanning from engineering and toolmaking through to assembly and logistics. The core portfolio centers on toolmaking and mould making (including progressive dies, transfer dies, compound dies, bending dies, deep-drawing dies, and injection moulds), supported by stamping and forming technology producing stamped parts, bent parts, formed parts, drawn parts, and visible parts. Downstream capabilities include injection moulding with two-component (2K) and hybrid metal-plastic technology, welding and joining technology, surface treatment (powder coating, laser engraving, pad printing), and assembly services (manual, semi-automated, and fully-automated). The product portfolio is organized as a unified manufacturing platform where engineering, tool production, and series manufacturing are integrated under one roof, complemented by mechanical processing, final processing (deburring, cleaning, heat treatment), and logistics services. The Jehle Group includes Springfix AG (acquired 2025, specializing in throttle valves and precision stamped parts) and Techron AG (automotive subsidiary since 2007).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toolmaking and Mould Making Complete in-house tool and mould manufacturing services for punching tools, forming tools, and injection moulds, backed by integrated CAD/CAM/CNC process chains from soft machining through heat treatment to EDM processing. Designed for customers needing customized metal and plastic component tooling.
• Development and Engineering Product design optimization and engineering support from initial concept through prototype and functional parts production, using integrated CAD/CAM systems. Targeted at developers and engineering teams who want to coordinate product requirements and production options early in design.
• Stamping and Forming Technology Stamping, bending, forming, deep-drawing (up to 160mm draw height), and visible-part production using progressive, transfer, and compound dies on mechanical and hydraulic presses up to 630 tons. Lot sizes up to 50 million parts per year from coil; processes cold/hot rolled steel, chromium-nickel steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous metals.
• Injection Moulding (including 2K and Hybrid Technology) Technical injection moulding with multi-cavity tools up to 128 cavities, two-component (2K) technology combining hard and soft materials, and hybrid metal-plastic overmoulded components. Machine park from 250 kN to 2000 kN; shot weights from 0.05g to 240g; supports thread demoulding, gas-assisted moulding, and thermoset materials.
• Welding Technology MIG/MAG, TIG, laser (up to 3 kW, minimized heat-affected zones), resistance (spot and projection across 10 plants), and CNC-controlled stud welding (up to 3 studs per process). Operated by 3 welding robots for automated applications. Certified to ISO 3834-2.
• Joining Technology Orbital riveting (cold forming with minimal tool load), warm riveting (for hardened bolts, shrink-fit connections), and press-fitting (bushings, nuts) producing form-locked and force-locked joints with high precision and repeatability across steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and bronze.
• Surface Treatment (Powder Coating) Modern powder coating with chrome-free passivation, coating thicknesses of 30–150 microns, and corrosion resistance up to 1000 hours salt spray test. Labeling via laser engraving or pad printing.
• Assembly Services (Fully Automated, Semi-Automated, and Manual) Three assembly tiers: fully automated (100% sensor-controlled joining, pressing, testing, and packaging with zero-defect strategy for large batches), semi-automated (combined manual pre-assembly with automated pressing, riveting, and labeling), and manual (qualified assembly for low-volume or highly complex components).
• Mechanical Processing CNC machining including milling, drilling, threading, fine machining, and double-side surface grinding for high-precision applications. Thickness tolerances from ±2.5µm, flatness 5µm, parallelism 5µm for materials 1–100mm thickness, Ø10–180mm.
• Final Processing Deburring via vibratory finishing and brush deburring, part cleaning and degreasing, and heat treatment including vacuum hardening at 1100°C with additional gas nitrocarburizing and case hardening processes.
• Logistics Supply chain management and logistics services including procurement of raw materials and cutting parts, supporting the complete solution offering with in-house production and network partners for production and logistics services.
• Contract/Temporary Work Contract manufacturing services including toolmaking, mould making, third-party tool service (including tools without CAD data), powder coating, and double-side surface grinding, offered on a fee-for-service basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of toolshop power requirements covered by company's own PV system
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Springfix AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Springfix AG became part of the Jehle Group on May 1, 2025. Springfix brings over 30 years of experience in throttle valve (Drosselklappen) manufacturing with circumferential machining, precision stamping on high-speed presses, and ultrasonic cleaning technology. Integration expands Jehle Group's capabilities in throttle valves, punching technology, and parts cleaning. Customers benefit from expanded technical capabilities and broader manufacturing solutions.
• Techron AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Techron AG has been part of Jehle Engineering AG since January 1, 2007. As an independent company, Techron AG operates with focus in the automotive sector. All competencies and contacts are maintained on Jehle AG website. General terms and conditions remain in effect.
• Panzer GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distribution agent for Jehle AG covering German postal code areas 3, 4, 5, 6, and selected target customers outside these areas. Represents Jehle in German market.
• SMZ (Schweizerischer Fachverband metallverarbeitender Zulieferer)minorOthersSwiss Association of Metalworking Suppliers. Provides networking, events, product/service database, training, trade fair representation, cooperation projects, and occupational safety.
• SwissmechanicminorOthersSwiss employer, professional, and trade association for mechanical engineering companies. Associated with mechanical, electrical engineering professional groups and industry organizations in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
• Swissmem (Schweizerische Maschinen-, Elektro- und Metallindustrie)minorOthersSwiss association making MEM (Mechanical, Electrical, Metal) industry weight visible. Conducts public relations through media conferences and events to inform stakeholders in politics, business, science, administration, and media.
• AIHK (Aargauische Industrie- und Handelskammer)minorOthersAargau Industry and Commerce Chamber providing general and individual services to member companies. Maintains relationships across all political areas significant for business.
• Handelskammer Deutschland-SchweizminorOthersGerman-Swiss Chamber of Commerce. Part of global German and Swiss chamber network, enabling problem-solving in other countries.
• SGE (Schweizerische Zentrale für Handelsförderung)minorOthersSwiss Trade Promotion organization providing consulting, information, training, trade fair participation, economic missions, conferences, customer satisfaction, and references.
• Work Life AargauminorOthersJob platform and employer branding initiative for Aargau region. Connects job seekers with over 4000 open positions in Aargau. Supports workforce development and strengthens Aargau as a workplace location.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Leiber Group: German family-owned manufacturer of precision-machined aluminum and steel components serving automotive and industrial customers. Comparable to Jehle AG in family-owned precision manufacturing model, German-speaking market presence, and tier-1 automotive supplier positioning, with similar scale.
• KIRCHHOFF Automotive: German family-owned automotive contract manufacturer of structural and safety components (chassis, body-in-white parts, cross-car beams). Highly comparable to Jehle AG in family-ownership model, mid-tier contract manufacturing positioning, and tier-1 OEM customer base across stamping, forming, and assembly.
• Feintool: Swiss-headquartered precision metal stamping and forming specialist serving automotive and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Jehle AG in technology stack (fineblanking, stamping, forming), tier-1 automotive OEM customer base, and Swiss manufacturing heritage of comparable scale.
• Gestamp: Spanish-headquartered automotive metal components specialist focused on body-in-white, chassis, and mechanisms. Directly comparable in metal stamping/forming technology, automotive OEM customer base (including European OEMs served by Jehle), and tier-1/2 supplier positioning, though at significantly larger global scale.
• Welser Profile: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of special steel profiles and precision formed components serving automotive, construction, and industrial customers. Comparable to Jehle AG in family-ownership model, precision forming technology, and tier-1 automotive customer base in the DACH region.

Broad incumbents

• Autoneum: Swiss-headquartered tier-1 automotive supplier specializing in acoustic and thermal management. Larger and broader in product scope than Jehle AG, but operates in the same Swiss precision manufacturing ecosystem with similar automotive OEM customer base and similar Swiss cost structure exposure.
• Schaeffler: German global tier-1 automotive and industrial supplier with extensive precision component manufacturing (stamping, forming, machining). Significantly larger and broader than Jehle AG, but competes for similar automotive OEM programs and shares the German-speaking manufacturing ecosystem.
• Georg Fischer: Swiss-listed industrial conglomerate with precision components and system solutions across automotive, industrial, and water applications. Comparable to Jehle AG in Swiss precision manufacturing heritage and tier-1 industrial/automotive customer base, though vastly larger and more diversified.
• Magna Steyr: Austrian-based contract manufacturing and engineering services arm of Magna International, serving premium European OEMs. Comparable to Jehle AG in contract manufacturing model and automotive customer base, though at vastly larger scale and broader scope including complete vehicle assembly.
• Phoenix Mecano: Swiss-listed manufacturer of enclosures, electromechanical components, and industrial solutions. Comparable to Jehle AG in Swiss precision manufacturing heritage and tier-1 industrial customer base, though broader in product scope and serving different end markets primarily.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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